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The Sensex advanced 383.55 points, or 0.5 per cent, to close at 77,301.40, while the Nifty gained 149.75 points, or 0.63 per cent, to end the session at 23,960.60.

In his victory speech, El-Sayed delivered a pointed message to Vice President JD Vance, noting the delicious irony that Vance is constitutionally obligated to swear him into office in January.

Iranian lawmaker Amir Hayat-Moghaddam said the exemption for Indian vessels would facilitate medicine imports into Iran, while China's exemption was intended to secure Beijing's political support. Indian and Chinese vessels will still have to pay transit fees, while Qatari ships can pass without charges.

Sandeep Reddy Vanga has reacted to the debate surrounding the alleged influence of violent films on real-life crimes after a reported school attack in Andhra Pradesh. Taking to X, he accused some actors, directors and producers of appointing themselves social reformers to criticise others' work.

US President Donald Trump claimed that Republicans would have won the midterm elections by a landslide if he had been on the ballot, following the party's major setback as Democrats took control of Congress. Trump blamed the outcome on the absence of his name from the ballot and said he would analyse why candidates won or lost.

Indian-American Congressman Suhas Subramanyam has been re-elected to the US House of Representatives from Virginia's 10th Congressional District, securing over 61.5% of the vote. The former White House technology policy advisor to Barack Obama defeated Republican Dave Beckwith.

India's unofficial gold imports surged over 1,500% to 50 tonnes during July-September, their highest level since 2023, according to the World Gold Council. Higher import duties encouraged informal trading channels, while elevated prices and cautious jewellers clouded demand prospects.

His sons, Raj Kapoor, Shammi Kapoor and Shashi Kapoor, carried the legacy forward, carving their own identities as celebrated actors, filmmakers and entertainers. Raj Kapoor further strengthened the family's standing, with his sons Randhir Kapoor, Rishi Kapoor and Rajiv Kapoor also making their mark in the film industry.

Donald Trump has acknowledged that the Iran war may have contributed to Republican losses in the 2026 US midterm elections. Expressing surprise at the results, he defended military action against Tehran and indicated that he could use his veto powers against legislation passed by a Democratic-controlled Congress.

Growing confrontation between the Delhi Police and the legal fraternity following the suspension of ACP Manasvi Vashishtha after protests by police personnel over an incident involving advocate Lalit Bansal at Shahdara Police Station

Tamil Nadu government has permitted theatres across the state to screen newly released Tamil films up to six shows a day for one week from the date of release. Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay approved the decision, allowing screenings between 6 am and 2.30 am the following day.

The Sensex jumped 1,225.07 points, or 1.62 per cent, to settle at 76,917.85, while the Nifty climbed 370.05 points, or 1.58 per cent, to close at 23,810.85.

The Enforcement Directorate conducted searches at four locations across Srinagar as part of an ongoing investigation into an alleged terror financing network. The probe centres on suspected links of Umar Adil Dar with the banned Lashkar-e-Taiba and aims to trace funding channels, financial transactions and possible connections with handlers operating from across the border.

Sensex jumped as much as 0.87 per cent or over 600 points to hit an intraday high of 76,358.79 in early deals.

J&K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha felicitated the winners of the 'Pedal Through Paradise' cycling event on Thursday, highlighting the role of sports and community initiatives in empowering youth. He praised the Jammu and Kashmir Police for promoting public engagement and called for collective efforts to build a drug-free, peaceful and prosperous Jammu and Kashmir.

Ladakh has announced Panchayat elections for November 21, the first since the Union Territory was carved out of the erstwhile Jammu and Kashmir state in 2019. Meanwhile, the administration has increased the number of Autonomous Hill Development Council constituencies from 52 to 100, paving the way for separate councils in all eight districts, including the newly created Sankoo district.

The J&K Legislative Assembly witnessed unprecedented uproar during the discussion and passage of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah's resolution seeking restoration of full statehood to the Union Territory. Four BJP and Congress MLAs were marshalled out amid sloganeering and protests, while BJP members objected to references to autonomy and the pre-1953 situation. The resolution was passed after heated proceedings, with the BJP later walking out of the House.

BJP MLAs have served a notice seeking the removal of Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather, alleging repeated violations of parliamentary rules, constitutional principles and established conventions. BJP MLA R.S. Pathania placed the notice before the Speaker, citing provisions of the J&K Reorganisation Act, 2019, and the Assembly's Rules of Procedure. The notice has been signed by 26 BJP MLAs.

On the first anniversary of the September 24, 2025 violence in Leh, climate activist and LAB leader Sonam Wangchuk demanded that the findings of the judicial inquiry headed by former Supreme Court judge Justice B. S. Chauhan be made public. He also questioned the police firing, sought dignified compensation for victims' families and raised concerns over his nearly six-month detention under the NSA.

The J&K Legislative Assembly witnessed heated exchanges on Tuesday after NC MLA Abdul Majeed Larmi demanded restoration of holidays linked to Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah and suggested reconsidering the holiday marking Maharaja Hari Singh's birth anniversary. The demand triggered strong protests and sloganeering by BJP legislators, with the Speaker intervening to restore order.

The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board is set to replace manual counting of devotees' cash offerings with cash recycler machines at the shrine in Katra. Two machines have already been installed, with six more being added, and manual counting is expected to end within 15 days to improve transparency, security and efficiency.

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha took an apparent swipe at former Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti over her past remarks on the Tricolour, saying the national flag is today being held high with pride across Jammu and Kashmir. He also called for a united societal effort to combat terrorism, narco-terrorism, substance abuse and corruption.